Big Boys Do In Fact Also Cry: Men and Suicide
As a middle-aged male, who has for many years traversed my own unique path with occasional mental health struggles, mostly…
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Explainer Series: Self-Harm
Welcome back to our explainer blog series where we unpack specific mental health conditions and share stories of those with…
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Human Rights Day 2024: Voting Is A Human Right
Voting is a human right, including for mental health care users. Research shows that if you have a disability or…
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Ending Stereotypes For Persons With Down Syndrome
World Down Syndrome Day [WDSD] is recognised each year on 21 March. This year the theme is focused on ending…
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IDAM 2024: “I am not my disability, see my ability!”
Intellectual Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) is celebrated annually in March. For 2024, the SA Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) will…
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Teen Suicide Prevention Week 2024
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people, despite it being preventable. Among South African university students, nearly…
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Get Involved in SAFMH’s Advocacy
We are excited to be back and are looking forward to another year of strategic mental health advocacy. In 2024,…
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Recruitment Call for Country Manager
The Child Mind Institute is seeking a Country Manager based in the Gauteng Province of South Africa to provide critical…
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